Emerging Pathogens Institute

@UF_EPI

Research. Education. Outreach. From the molecular level to ecosystems, the EPI will lead the fight against infectious diseases.

Gainesville, FL

Joined September 2015

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Emerging Pathogens Institute@UF_EPI · Jul 16

What if we were one step ahead of infection across diseases and regions? Combining #AI and epidemiology may bring that possibility closer to reality. In a @Nature scoping review, researchers analyze AI's impact on outbreak forecasting. #AIAppreciationDay go.ufl.edu/7z06w7h

UF_EPI's tweet card. Scientists weigh the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in epidemiological models to predict pandemics.

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Tropical Plant Clinic & Research Lab@ClinicPlant · Jul 22

First sample collection for our #avocado #laurelwilt flutriafol field trial - three months after treatment 🌳💉. Sapwood and fruit samples were taken and will be sent soon for residue analysis 🧪. This is part of our ongoing efforts to find short-mid-and long term management…

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Apichai Tuanyok@TuanyokLab · Jul 21

Just published with great support from Florida Veterinary Scholar Program (FVSP) and collaboration with Thailand and Japan through US- Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Emerging Pathogens Institute@UF_EPI · Jul 15

Deadly, flesh-eating #bacteria may be moving to a #beach near you. EPI member Antar Jutla works with collaborators to use machine learning to refine risk models and curb Vibrio infections. Read the latest Scientific American article covering the bacteria! scientificamerican.com/article/vibrio…

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Emerging Pathogens Institute@UF_EPI · Jul 14

In a moment of serendipity when investigating a case of meningitis in a daycare worker, EPI members stumbled upon a new virus. This surprising case helped create a domino effect in proper health care. ⚕️ Uncover the power of #research and #healthcare: go.ufl.edu/fyu09ge.

UF_EPI's tweet card. A recent study reveals a new variant of an intestinal virus found in a daycare worker. The discovery was accidentally made due to a lab error, which initially led to the mistaken diagnosis of...

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UF IFAS Solutions@UF_IFAS · Jul 10

With outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and even one human death in the U.S, the @UF H5N1 Coordination Group is cutting through misinformation. Please help us distribute these #BirdFlu resources created in partnership with @sccAgSafety, @UFLEDEN, @FLDOH and @FDACS to consumers and…

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Tropical Plant Clinic & Research Lab@ClinicPlant · Jul 9

Ending the trip the way it started: isolating diseased Lauraceae in the search for #laurelwilt 🧫🔬👩🏼‍🔬 #Taiwan #foresthealth #planthealth #treehealth #avocado #fungi @UFPlantPath @UFTropical @FPSFloridaPhyt1 @APS_Tropical @APS_OIP @UF_IFAS_GFSI @UF_EPI @IUFROdivision7 @IUFRO…

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Emerging Pathogens Institute@UF_EPI · Jul 7

A new 10-year study led by @NormanBeattyMD suggests #Florida has all the ingredients for local #Chagas disease transmission, a latent but life-threatening disease that can cause organ failure. Visit our website to dive into the collaborative research: go.ufl.edu/5ua0p0e.

UF_EPI's tweet image. A new 10-year study led by @NormanBeattyMD suggests #Florida has all the ingredients for local #Chagas disease transmission, a latent but life-threatening disease that can cause organ failure.

Visit our website to dive into the collaborative research: go.ufl.edu/5ua0p0e.

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The Company of Biologists@Co_Biologists · Jul 4

Thanks Luis R. Martinez @L_R_Martinez for sharing your experience of fee-free #OApublishing @DMM_Journal via our #ReadAndPublish agreement with University of Florida @UF @uflib Read Luis’s paper bit.ly/4leCJb8 Is your institution participating? bit.ly/3O7BxGi

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